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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1946

Page

14

Ohio Eleven Aims To Protect Homecoming Win Streak

Ohio University faces Miami in the 23rd meeting as the Buckeyes defend a homecoming win streak. Bobcats, led by Stefan at quarterback, seek upset after a tough loss to Cincinnati and aim to slow Ohio’s defense with new lineup spots in the backfield and on the line.

Ohio Eleven Miami Choice Bobcats Cincinnati Ohio University Miami Redskins Don Peden Miami Bearcats Oxford Chris Stefan Brady Stan Vrabec Ohio Ohne Ray Calico Beartats Ed Zednik Vrabec John S. Mitchel Ed Sudmick Dick Hodona Stefan Gene Ruszkowski John Kerns Don Thomas Bill Hess Bill Trautwein

Longest Orange Bowl Run Highlighted by Camp Wooson Return

The record longest Orange Bowl kickoff return stands at 92 yards by Camp Wooson against Georgia Tech in the 1945 game.

Camp Wooson Georgia Tech

Bears Extend Streak With Victory Over Philadelphia Hockeys

Hershey's Bears win their fifth straight in the American Hockey League Eastern Division by routing the Philadelphia Hockeys, widening their lead over New Haven. Springfield Indians rally to defeat the Cleveland Barons 6-4 as Harry Frost nets the winner. Province Reds tie Buffalo Bisons 4-4.

Associated Press Hershey Bears Philadelphia Hockeys Idie New Haven , Ramblers Rockets Cleveland Barons Springfield Indians Harry Frost Frost Indians Johnny Holota Baron Springfield Province Reds Buffalo Bisons Buffalo

Tulane and USC resume rivalry in New Orleans

Tulane and Southern California resume their interrupted gridiron rivalry in New Orleans on December 21. Neither team has received nor accepted a bowl bid.

Tulane Southern California Immill Orleans

Major League All-Star Team Dominated by Boston Red Sox

The 1946 AP All-Star selections show eight American League players out of ten, led by Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr of the Red Sox. Stanford Musial headlines the Cardinals as NL standouts, with Hal Newhouser and Bob Feller anchoring the pitching staff for the AL.

Boston Red Sox Joe Reichler NEW York Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Red Sox Detroit Cleveland New York Yankees Jority Chaice Ted Willams Boston Red Soa Bobby Doerr Hal Newhouser Detroit Tiger Stan Musial Cardinals Musial Ted Williams Dom DiMaggio Enos Slaughter Bobby Deerr George Kurowski Johnny Pesky Aaron Robinson Yankees Tigers Bob Feller Indians Kurowski George Kell Greenberg Hank Greenberg Tizer Willams Newhouser Feller Mr. Lett Mr. Right Dave Boo) Ferriss Howie Pollet Johnny Lan Boston Braves Harry Cat) Brecheen Williames

Bucs Trade Bonham for Cuccurullo and More

The Yankees waive veteran Ernie Bonham 33 and trade him to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Art Cuccurullo 27 and another player to be named later. Pirates rookie Ralph Hines hits a home run in each National League park this year.

NEW York New York Yankees Ernie Bonham Bonham Pittsburgh Pirates Art Cuccurullo WITS Ralph Hines Pittsburgh

Six-Game Final Day to Decide New England League Pennant

Manchester and Portland faced six games on the final day to determine the pennant in the New England League race.

Manchester Portland

Browns eye post season clash if NFL lifts ban

Cleveland Browns coach Paul E. Brown says the team would challenge top NFL clubs if the league allows post season games. Commissioner Bert Bell rules out post season play for the NFL, while owner Mickey McBride pushes for a three game playoff format to decide an overall champion.

Cleveland National Football League Cleveland Browns Paul E. Brown Clevelanders Gonfalon Bert Bell National League New York Bell Brown Arthur B Mickey) McBride

Harris Denies Yankees Manager Job Report

New York reports Stanley Harris five time MLB manager denies accepting the 1947 Yankees pilot post. He says no plans to take the job and remains content as administrative assistant to Mr. MacPhail. In New York the All America Professional Football Conference opens with 120000 attendance across three games.

Doc OK Bronk Army Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Pro Giants Steve Owen Blanchard Villanova Michigan Columbia Wolverines Cohamite Bronko Nagurski Minnesota Knute Rockne Notre Dame Bernie Swanson Minneapolis Star Nagursk The Gophers Chicago Bears Gridiron Weekly Bronc Davis New York Stanley (Bucky) Harris New York Yankees MacPhail Harris Yankee

Athens High Bulldogs poised for SEC title after win

Athens High Coach Harry Lackey’s Bulldogs remain unbeaten in the Southeastern Ohio Conference as they prepare for three final contests. A 14 to 0 win over Middleport tightened the race, with upcoming games against Jackson High, Nelsonville, and Gallia High shaping the title outlook. Weather and field conditions could influence their running game as the schedule leads to Thanksgiving Day clash and other league showdowns.

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